Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced July 2009

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2500 was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2500 grades against the Fujifilm Z37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm Z37
A2500 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 43 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A2500
Fujifilm Z37 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z37
A2500 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z37 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 and the Fujifilm Z37.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and Fujifilm Z37 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and Fujifilm Z37.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 3s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $109 | $130 |